schools and programs

 The School of Leadership at InterGlobal Strategic University equips individuals with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual foundation needed to lead effectively in ministry, education, and business. With programs in Entrepreneurship, Christian Education, and Leadership Studies, students develop a strong Kingdom Culture worldview while gaining practical expertise in their chosen field. The Entrepreneurship program fosters innovation and business acumen for kingdom-minded ventures, the Kingdom Education program prepares educators to disciple and teach with clarity and purpose, and the Leadership Studies program cultivates transformational leaders who influence their communities with integrity and vision. Through rigorous coursework, mentorship, and hands-on experiences, the School of Leadership empowers students to fulfill their divine calling and make a lasting impact. 

The Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program at InterGlobal Strategic University is designed to promote innovative and tactical thinking amongst students and develop the necessary real-world skills for establishing a sustainable business venture. Students are prepared for the intricacies of planning, launching and leading a new business with a focus on creativity and innovation, new venture planning, entrepreneurial finance, managing and growing a new business. Students will demonstrate these skills by successfully completing the prescribed course of study and developing and presenting a viable business plan to a review panel made up of successful entrepreneurs during an “Let’s See What You’ve Created,” Product Lab.

This program fosters the kind of outside-the-box thinking that prepares majors for success in a variety of endeavors. Self-employment is only one career option for graduates of the Entrepreneurship concentration. Graduates can go on to start new businesses, acquire existing ventures, and excel on to entrepreneurial positions in profit and non-profit organizations around the world. Many graduates can establish businesses in underserved areas and have increased employment opportunities and the economic outlook within those communities.

Required Courses

• Principles of Leadership
• Keys to Practicing Purpose
• Keys to Mastering Focus

The Leadership Studies program is premised on the belief that leadership requires a deep understanding of the self and the core values that drive one’s actions. The program begins by creating a captivating personal vision that defines who you are, what you believe, and how you fit into your world. Through an interdisciplinary approach, the curriculum examines the historical, contemporary, philosophical, theoretical, and practical aspects of leadership. The series of courses is designed to help students develop personal and organizational leadership skills culminating with an emphasis on leading communities and organizations in a global environment.

Upon completion of the program, students will…

• Develop knowledge of self, group dynamics and communication processes
• Understand the concepts of leadership and followership to more effectively and actively engage in individual, organizational, and global change.
• Foster ethical decision-making through critical analysis, problem solving, and discussions about integrity and character
• Recognize change as a vital part of the leadership process, and prepare future leaders to deal with change in a constructive way

Programs available:

• Certificate in Leadership Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership
• Master of Arts in Christian Leadership

After completing the License program, you may continue your studies and become Advanced Certified in one or all of 10 specialty areas:

• Marriage & Family Therapy
• Child & Adolescent Therapy (as provided)
• Crisis & Abuse Therapy (as provided)
• Domestic Violence & Intervention Therapy (as provided)
• Substance Abuse and Addiction Therapy (as provided)
• Sexual Therapy
• Death and Grief Therapy
• Cognitive Therapy and Ethics
• Temperament Therapy
• Group Therapy

All students pursuing Advanced Certification must first complete the Non/Licensure requirements and then complete the course requirements for their specialty area of choice.

Life Coaching:

Each day, a number of individuals meet the world head on only to feel embattled, scarred and fruitless at rising above the challenges that stand in the way of them meeting their personal and professional goals. All too often, they have given up hope and have resigned themselves to a life of helplessness, misfortune and failures.

Because of the dreams and the hopes of a committed Kingdom Module, a program created to help those in need has emerged. InterGlobal Strategic University has established a Life Coaching Certification Program with a goal of shaping and equipping students with the skills necessary to guide others down a path of realizing their personal and professional goals.

• Course I: An Introduction to Life Coaching Fundamentals
• Course II: Specialties in Life Coaching

The School of Ministry seeks to impart a deeper understanding of the fullness and purpose for God’s Word and His ministry in our lives through the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit. It is designed to set a solid foundation and Biblical framework for sound Christian thinking–about God, His purposes, and our lives. These things form the basis of our values, beliefs, and life decisions. Students develop critical skills for theological reflection and receive high quality education and formation that fosters personal growth, professional ministry, and transformative service to the global church and the world. 

Pastoral Studies/Kingdom Leadership Program

The Pastoral Studies/Kingdom Leadership program at InterGlobal Strategic University is designed to teach believers about the five-fold ministry offices. Those enrolled in this program may or may not be called to the office. Pastoral Studies students will complete 1 – 2 years of required coursework and participate in the yearlong Servant Leadership Internship Program.

ISU believes that preparation for ministry takes place both in the classroom and in the field of service. It is vital to link theory and practice. Instead of learning taking place only in the isolation of the classroom, ISU supports learning happening within the community of faith as the student ministers in a ministry context and reflects on that experience. Pastoral Studies/Kingdom Leadership students will participate in a year-long Servant Leadership Internship Program.

Throughout the year, students will be exposed to and participate in ministry opportunities centered on evangelism, counseling, missions, and ministry operations.

Students in the Servant Leadership Internship Program will come together on the ISU campus, or by way of ZOOM, before the start of the Spring semester (early January) for an instructional session on Servant Leadership. After the session, the students will return to their place of service and be placed in a student cohort for encouragement and accountability during the rest of the school year. In addition, each student will have monthly interaction (face to face) once per month and regular interaction (online or phone) with the Internship Coordinator.

The Ministry Residency allows students to:

• Learn with fellow Residency students in a cohort format.
• Be mentored by a ministry leader on the field and by a ISU faculty member.
• Study in areas of leadership (personal assessment, ministry vision, change management, teamwork, and organizational leadership development).
• Apply leadership principles right away in their field of ministry.